One of the pics shows the stock contours. I lowered the P1 cradle ~ the thickness of the molded-on rib and reshaped the trigger box. I gave the handle a bit more rearward rake. I added a little height to the forehead - the white plastic is .125" thick.

After I did all the sanding, I filleted the P2 body. I started scribing and scribing and scribing until it came apart.

The rising site and force plexi came from Ron Shanko. I used those little spring-loaded rods in watch bands to mount them in the P1 body.

The P1's innards - I based them on internal pics of Greg Jein's hero prop. Mostly brass pieces cobbled together.

Rear fins were made by JTK a few years back and were all the rage at the time - this pic is of them compared to the stock 23C fins.

Nozzle is by JTK too.

Side knob was made by a really great guy over on ASAP - ZGreg Moss (Propgeek). I've never seen any more of these - they're by far the best ones I have ever seen. Shiny and jewel-like. Sadly, Mr. Moss passed away a while back.

Handle is a cast aluminum and brass item by Rylo. Its weight adds a nice balance, plus it's a bit beefier and more accurate than the stock handle.

Vaderman, you are a real Craftsman so these mods will be simple to you... but for me an easier route is to mod Art Asylums.... but a few years back, the 23C was the only game in town